Ancient Carved Serpentine Intaglio
DocuJewel® 38569.3
Type of Jewel: Unmounted Intaglio/Cameo
Description:
Carved Ancient
Roman Serpentine stone Intaglio with Head of Zeus, 2nd Century A.D.
Oval intaglio, deeply engraved with the head of bearded Zeus, with curly hair and beard.
Size: 2.2 cm L - 7/8 inch
Material: Serpentine
Culture:Roman, 2nd Century A.D.
Provenance:From an English private collection, acquired by the present owner’s great grandfather in the late 19th Century.
Circa: 2nd Century A.D.
Measurements:
21.15x19.30x3.46mm
Type of Jewel: Unmounted Intaglio/Cameo
Description:
Carved Ancient
Roman Serpentine stone Intaglio with Head of Zeus, 2nd Century A.D.
Oval intaglio, deeply engraved with the head of bearded Zeus, with curly hair and beard.
Size: 2.2 cm L - 7/8 inch
Material: Serpentine
Culture:Roman, 2nd Century A.D.
Provenance:From an English private collection, acquired by the present owner’s great grandfather in the late 19th Century.
Circa: 2nd Century A.D.
Measurements:
21.15x19.30x3.46mm